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Alchemy

al·chem·y
the process of transforming something common into something special ...

Alchemy seeks to transform the way Chinese Medicine is experienced through the creation of a vibrant and welcoming sanctuary. As a tearoom, apothecary, acupuncture clinic, and massage practice, we are committed to nourishing the individual and community while supporting environmental well-being. We’ve created a space where a person’s health is taken seriously; but our attitude remains light, easy, fun, and approachable.

01/12/2026

The start of the year often brings a wave of resolutions, and many of them focus on health or weight loss. But winter is a time to nourish, not strip down.

Aggressive detoxing during winter can weaken digestion and drain vital energy. Cold, raw, and restrictive approaches ask the body to do more work at a time when it’s meant to conserve.

Instead, this season calls for warmth, grounding foods, and gentle support. Think rebuilding, replenishing, and restoring rather than cleansing away.

There will be time for detox... this isn’t it.

01/07/2026

Ritual: small, repeated practices that help regulate the nervous system and anchor the body in rhythm, especially in winter.

A warm drink, a quiet moment, a consistent evening routine… these simple acts signal safety and support to the body.

Ritual creates steadiness when everything else feels in motion.
And right now, steadiness is medicine 🫖

01/05/2026

January asks us to slow down, not to start over ꩜

Despite January marking the beginning of a new year, in Chinese Medicine this is not a season for new beginnings. Winter is the most yin time of the year... a period for rest, storage, and conserving energy. This is when the body rebuilds its reserves, settles the nervous system, and protects its deepest vitality.

If you’re feeling less motivated, more introspective, or simply tired, that’s not something to push past or fight against. It’s your body staying in tune with the season.

Next month, we’ll lean into the shift that comes with the Lunar New Year. But for now, take time to pause 🤍

12/30/2025

As the year closes, the body often holds what the mind hasn’t had space to process.

Jaw tension, tight shoulders, and shallow breathing are all signs of Qi that’s working harder than it should; a system that feels stuck or overburdened.

A few gentle rituals can help things move again:

• Warmth at the neck and shoulders to soften tight muscles and support circulation.
• Slow, low-belly breathing to give the diaphragm room to move and calm the nervous system.
• Light stretching or a short walk to encourage the flow of Qi without overwhelming the body.
• A simple evening wind-down ritual like dimming lights, warming up a cup of tea, or using fewer screens can signal to your system that it’s safe to let go.
• Grounding touch, like placing a warm hand over the chest or lower belly, to bring awareness back into the body.

These small shifts help unwind tension and create space for the body to reset.

12/28/2025

We hope you had a restful holiday💌

This season can feel tender for many, whether it’s family dynamics, expectations, or simply the shorter days. If your body feels drained from the extra output, it may be asking for a reset.

Winter treatments like acupuncture or massage focus on warmth, restoration, and strengthening the body’s core energy. This support can ease seasonal aches, encourage deeper sleep, steady digestion, and bolster immunity when cold weather takes a toll.

This is the time of year to tend the root so the whole system can find its strength again. If your body is asking for that kind of care, we’d love to support you.

12/24/2025

In Chinese Medicine, cold slows the movement of Qi, which can leave the body feeling heavy, tense, or sluggish. Warming herbs help re-ignite that internal heat so the system can move more freely and feel more at ease.

One of the simplest ways to warm up in the colder months is with warming herbs.

Cinnamon offers support for circulation, digestion, and overall vitality, especially when temperatures drop.

12/21/2025

Happy Winter Solstice! 🌓

Today marks the turning point... the moment when the deepest yin begins its slow transformation back toward light.

In Chinese Medicine, this is a time of reflection and renewal. A chance to nourish what you want to grow and soften what you’re ready to release.

12/17/2025

Power of Stillness 🧘‍♀️

When things slow down, your system has a chance to recalibrate, release tension, and rebuild steadiness from the inside out. This season is less about doing and more about giving your energy the space it needs to settle.

If you’re feeling the pull to slow down but not sure how to support that shift, we’re here to help you move into the season with more ease.

12/15/2025

As the days shorten, the body shifts into a quieter rhythm ⏳

The nervous system responds to this change by settling, softening, and looking for steady ground.

Acupuncture supports this shift by guiding the system out of urgency and back into a more restful state.

If your body feels stretched or overcharged, come in and let us help you return to center.

12/12/2025

Winter belongs to the Kidneys 🫘

They are the root of our vitality, reserves, and longevity.

When Kidney Qi is supported, the body feels grounded, warm, and resilient.�When it’s depleted, you may notice fatigue, cold hands and feet, lower-back tightness, or difficulty concentrating.

Here are some ways to support your kidney vitality:

• Warm your core daily with a heating pad or warm bath
• Choose slow-cooked, mineral-rich foods like soups, beans, mushrooms, and seaweed.
• Sip warm water or ginger tea instead of cold drinks to protect digestive fire.
• Go to bed earlier
• Keep your lower back warm
• Create pockets of stillness

12/08/2025

Winter is the deepest expression of yin.��The body is naturally turning inward, slowing its pace, and asking for restoration over output.

This is the season to protect your energy rather than spend it… More warmth, more rest, more nourishment and small rituals that help your system rebuild what the year required.

When you honor the season, the body responds with steadiness.

If your system could use support settling into this rhythm, we’d love to care for you this winter. Come in to see one of our practitioners for your winter wellness needs 💙

12/01/2025

Winter is coming... ❄️

Winter belongs to the Water element: deep, reflective, and still.

It’s the body’s season of restoration, where rest becomes the foundation for growth ahead.

Now is the time to build reserves: early nights, warm foods, gentle movement, and quiet care for the Kidneys which are your source of endurance and willpower.

Move with nature’s rhythm. Conserve what’s essential. Trust the stillness 💙

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62 Clayton Street
Asheville, NC
28801

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 4pm

Website

http://www.alchemyasheville.com/

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